Trip from Sheridan, NY to The Bronx, NY

Drive Time

6h 55m

Distance

420 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Sheridan, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 420 miles and takes about 6h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Center Road, Highway 39, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.29 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

210 miles from Sheridan, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 55m drive with frequent turns across 420 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 67 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Center Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Center Road	0 mi	0m
Highway 39	0 mi	0m
Main Street	0 mi	0m
Lodi Street	0 mi	0m
West Main Street	0 mi	0m
East Main Street	0 mi	0m
Buffalo Street	0 mi	0m
Sand Hill Road	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Center Road — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on East Main Street

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Turn sharp right onto Center Road

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Turn left onto State Highway 39

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Continue on Main Street

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Turn right onto Lodi Street

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Continue on State Highway 39

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Continue on Main Street

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Continue on State Highway 39

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Continue on State Highway 39

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Continue on West Main Street

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Turn straight onto East Main Street

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Turn left onto Buffalo Street

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Turn right onto Sand Hill Road

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Turn right onto Main Street

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Continue on State Highway 39

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Continue on West Main Street

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Continue on Springville Sardinia Highway

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Continue on State Highway 39

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Continue on Schutt Road

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Turn right onto State Highway 16

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Continue on Olean Road

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Turn left onto State Route 39

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Continue on West Main Street

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Continue on State Highway 39

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Turn right onto Denton Corners Road

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Turn right

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Turn left onto Hamilton Street

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Turn left onto Main Street

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Continue on Portage Street

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Continue on Mill Street

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Continue on Nunda-Dansville Road

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Continue on Ossian Street

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Turn right onto Spruce Street

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Turn slight right onto Clara Barton Street

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Continue on Hornell Road

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Take the ramp right

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Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

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Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

39

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

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Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

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Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

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Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

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Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

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Turn right onto Leonia

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Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

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Continue on Fort Lee Road

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Continue on Main Street

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Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

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Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

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Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

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Merge slight left

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Keep slight left

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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

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Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

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Turn right onto Noble Avenue

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Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

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Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

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Turn left onto White Plains Road

66

Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

67

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 210 miles from Sheridan, NY.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 92 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 210 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Bronx, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Sheridan, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Sheridan, NY

This is one driving day of about 420 miles and 6h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 92 miles from Sheridan, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Syracuse, NY

210 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into The Bronx, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around The Bronx, NY.

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 210 mi from Sheridan, NY

Bath, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 92 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 210 miles from Sheridan, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$66.29	$132.58
midgrade	$4.48	$74.10	$148.19
premium	$4.86	$80.38	$160.76
diesel	$4.69	$77.62	$155.23

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 147 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Sheridan, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 420 miles and takes about 6h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Center Road, Highway 39, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 210 miles from Sheridan, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $66.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.